BOUND Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

Definition of bound

as in limit

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency

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Relevance

as in confines

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something colored outside the bounds of the drawing

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bound

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noun (2)

as in leap

an act of leaping into the air the kangaroo took one giant bound and was gone

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verb (1)

as in to define

to mark the limits of the country is bounded by water on two sides

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as in to border

to serve as a border for being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality

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verb (2)

as in to hop

to move with a light springing step the child giggled and bounded off to play with her friends

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as in to leap

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air a rabbit bounded down the garden path

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adjective

ˈbau̇nd

as in determined

fully committed to achieving a goal I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30

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Recent Examples of bound

Noun

The names of staffers' friends and family members are also outside the bounds of federal and local campaign records. — Luke Garrett, NPR, 9 July 2026 Unfunny and out of bounds, offsides, an own goal — all of the things. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Verb

Down 2-0 entering the ninth inning against the New York Mets, the Red Sox bounded back to tie the score and win 3-2 in extra innings, their impressive midseason run stretching their current win streak to nine games to close out the first half. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 July 2026 Portland, Oregon’s William / Kaven Architecture was asked to design a house for a narrow in-city lot bounded by streets on two sides. — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Adjective

The bound paper booklets in which students hand-write their responses to test questions have surged in popularity during the AI explosion. — Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026 The Dodgers’ split-squad group that journeyed the 14 miles from Glendale (and ultimately lost to Texas, 7-6) was largely a skeleton crew of Triple-A bound prospects and wannabes. — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bound

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound

Noun

Over his first 17 starts, McClanahan has thrown 86 innings, and there has been loose talk of a limit of 150.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
With the Heat so tight against the hard cap created by the Antetokounmpo signing, the Heat likely will only add two more to the standard roster and start the season with 14 such players, one shy of the NBA roster limit.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Definition of limit

Noun

Now, Porsha is sharpening her knives before going in for the kill, adding a hilarious edge to an already delightfully macabre episode.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Ossoff has led in every public survey since April 2025, including a Fox News poll that showed him with a 56-43 edge over Collins.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

In these nine half-baths, designers listed on the AD PRO Directory take imaginative leaps, treating each one as a canvas to wow.

— Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
But the real challenge – and the reason no bird-scale robot has managed this leap before – is the split second in between, when the robot has to shove itself out of the water with nothing but its wings.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of leap

Verb

The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Rather than building every lavish living room and sweeping residence on a soundstage, productions often turn to real-life properties that help define their characters and set the tone.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Definition of define

Verb

The audio of the sports stars’ heated conversation is largely inaudible, so Paul hopped online to offer his side of the story.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
As the rain began to pick up and mist rolled into the mountains, a few of us hopped in the working car to visit a cafe 4 miles down the road at a seaside campground.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of hop

Verb

Jacy Jayne Before the match started, Fatal Influence jumped Tiffany Stratton, but Brie Bella hit the ring and made the save.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Scotland set up in a 5-4-1 with Ryan Christie and John McGinn timing when to jump from their wide midfield positions to press the centre-backs and trap their build-up play.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of jump

Adjective

Meanwhile, Machado remains determined to restart the push for free elections.

— John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2026
On the few occasions Mbappe was able to get into the box, the Real Madrid striker was swarmed by multiple defenders as Spain was determined to make anybody else defeat them.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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